Sub-Prime Smacks Lean
9 October 2007
It could have been a great story. Three years ago Dan Davis bought a 120,000 square-foot plywood plant from Chesapeake Hardwood Products and named it…
Killing a Jewel
8 October 2007
Another day, another company that doesn't realize the potential of lean. Actually in this sad case it's a parent company that doesn't real…
Gingrich: What Works, and What Doesn't
7 October 2007
Last week we learned that Newt Gingrich would not join the 2008 presidential race. Although many of you may disagree with at least some of his politic…
Stagnant is Not Improving
6 October 2007
It's that magical time of the year when traditional companies begin setting product and price standards for the upcoming year. Vast amounts of tim…
Grinstein's Lesson
5 October 2007
The airline industry has been in a world of hurt the last several years, basically since 9/11. Terrorism, high fuel prices, global competition, and a…
Fluff and Project Management
4 October 2007
Each week I generally take a quick glance at the Business Week best seller list to see if there are any new or unusual books that might hold my intere…
Suicide by Stick
3 October 2007
In an op-ed in The New York Times this morning, Thomas Friedman derides Toyota for not supporting tougher mileage standards for autos. Assisting Detr…
Management Improvement Carnival #20
2 October 2007
Evolving Excellence is hosting this edition of the Management Improvement Carnival. Elegance Offsets at Elegant Solutions. If carbon offsets are viab…